The Victim Millicent Gaika contacted me via a caregiver; I was shocked to receive this and more photos. They may not be reproduced without my permission
Melanie: I have sent as much of my own money as I am able to help the 15 corrective rape victims stuck in a flooded two room safe-house; they are desperate for food, clothing and medical treatment; they need money for transport to court hearings.
If you can help please send money to nathan@privatecourts.com via Paypal and please note: Luleki Sizwe, Womyns Project.
UPDATED 4-6-10 Melanie Nathan Wynberg Magistate’s Court on Tuesday.
A handful of demonstrators gathered outside the court calling for the alleged attacker not to be granted bail. The victim’s cousin said the incident has shocked the Gaika family. She told Eyewitness News she found it difficult to comprehend why her cousin was raped as a result of her sexual preference. It is alleged the 40-year-old male accused strangled Gaika with a wire and brutally beat her before raping her.Amanda, Shocking Photos of Corrective Rape Victim, May 2010
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Very sad
Rape is pretty common in Africa especially in Ethiopia
Horrible.Help is needed. Worldwide campaign is the answer.Send stories of Gay Bashing to
Editor @ http://www.westafricannewsinternational.com for help and exposure.
Arghhh! There’s no appropriate words! And to think it’s now especially fashionable amongst young American women to proudly declare themselves “not a feminist”! … Right! Because CLEARLY all the battles are won and “feminism” and it’s principles are clearly so passé and 20th century!
Why can’t people who could really do something IMPORTANT with it, win the lottery?!